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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,947.22, 403,022.79 and 171,071.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,947.22, 403,022.79 and 171,071.73 is: 236,158.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,947.22 : 403,022.79 = 171,071.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,947.22/403,022.79 = 171,071.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,947.22x = 403,022.79 × 171,071.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,947.22x = 68,945,805,914.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,945,805,914.73/291,947.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,158.46

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